The Song Structure

The process of putting smaller pieces of music together in a certain order is called...

• Transposition

• Arrangement

• Deduction

• Automation

The combination of a song's sections is the song's...

• Theme

• Melody

• Structure

• Dynamics

Has the same melody AND the same lyrics each time we hear it:

• Intro

• Bridge

• Verse

• Chorus

Has the same melody but different lyrics.:

• Intro

• Bridge

• Verse

• Chorus

Has a different melody and lyrics from any other section.

• Bridge

• Intro

• Chorus

• Verse

A short section between the verse and chorus which creates anticipation:

• Bridge

• Pre-Chorus

• Chorus

• Verse

The most memorable line in the song:

• Bridge

• Pre-Chorus

• Chorus

• Hook

Introduces the song and defines the overall emotion and mood.

• Bridge

• Chorus

• Intro

• Hook

The song’s ending.

• Outro

• Chorus

• Intro

• Hook